Story County, Iowa
Story County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Story County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 89,542 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 98,237 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nevada. The county was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Story County
| Population : | 98,237 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Storey County |
| Area : | 1486 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Joseph Story |
| Altitude : | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Capital : | Nevada |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:47:04 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 66 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Story County is located at 42°2'10"N 93°27'54"W (42.0362400, -93.4650400). It has 6 neighbors: Boone County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, Jasper County, Marshall County and Polk County.
Story County map
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The largest city of Story County is Ames with a population of 67,033. Other cities include, Huxley population 4,270, Story City population 3,320, Slater population 1,471 and Roland population 1,252. See all Story County cities & populated places.
Story County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Story County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | 67,033 | The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. |
| Nevada | 6,682 | Town in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Huxley | 4,270 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Story City | 3,320 | City in Iowa |
| Slater | 1,471 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Roland | 1,252 | City in Iowa |
| Gilbert | 1,152 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Maxwell | 908 | City in Iowa |
| Colo | 819 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Cambridge | 796 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Zearing | 517 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Collins | 472 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Sheldahl | 325 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| McCallsburg | 320 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Kelley | 300 | City in Iowa, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Story County
Story County has 6 neighbours.
- Boone County county in Iowa, United States
- Hamilton County county in Iowa, United States
- Hardin County county in Iowa, United States
- Jasper County county in Iowa, United States
- Marshall County county in Iowa, United States
- Polk County county in Iowa, United States
- Nevada
Demographics
The population of Story County increased by 8.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 89,542 | - | census |
| 2011 | 91,136 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 92,003 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 93,877 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 95,802 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 96,636 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 96,893 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 97,278 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 96,781 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 97,117 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 98,237 | 1.14% | estimation process |
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
